Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary

•October 16, 2013

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Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary

A Seagull basking in winter morning sun at the Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary in the out skirts of Guwahati city, India, 18 November 2012. Designated as a Ramsar Site in November 2002, the Deepor Beel is a permanent freshwater lake which supports a number of endangered bird species. EPA/STR

Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary on the outskirts of Guwahati city, India, continues to struggle with the effect of human encroachment which has led to water pollution and the overall diminishment of its wetlands. Many species of birds such as the Greater Adjutant Stork as well as elephants depend on Deepor Beel for survival.